as in relaxing
tending to calm the emotions and relieve stress
a nice quieting cup of tea after a hard day at work
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1
as in cooling
to become still and orderly
the museum docent told the rowdy youngsters to quiet down for the tour
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as in calming
to free from distress or disturbance
quiet a crying toddler with candy
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as in shushing
to stop the noise or speech of
the nanny could quiet unruly children with just a look
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Recent Examples of quieting
Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But instead of quieting interest in the case, the release of the memo has only left MAGA voices more insistent the administration release more information.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Verb
The Tresemmé Lamellar Gloss Finishing Oil is what stands between you and shampoo-ad levels of shine, locking in luster and quieting frizz with its mix of sunflower, coconut, and macadamia oils.
—Sophia Panych, Allure, 16 Sep. 2025
Nine of those points came in a 16-0 third quarter run that turned a seven-point deficit into a 61-52 lead heading to the fourth, quieting the packed house in San Francisco’s Chase Center.
—Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 7 Sep. 2025
But instead of quieting interest in the case, the release of the memo has only left MAGA voices more insistent the administration release more information.
—Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 17 July 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for quieting
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Meanwhile, Sami, a city boy ashamed of his roots, arrives for a relaxing weekend on his family farm.—
Christopher Vourlias,
Variety,
27 Sep. 2025
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After successfully making it past the beam and tossing a sandbag onto a tower before everyone else, Lambert won individual immunity and a major reward — a relaxing and rejuvenating evening at the Sanctuary with food, drinks and letters from home.—
Steve Helling,
PEOPLE,
24 Sep. 2025
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However, others, including startup Lumen Orbit, have also discussed operating data centers from orbit, citing the abundant solar energy and cooling capabilities.—
Senior Reporter,
PC Magazine,
3 Oct. 2025
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The artificial intelligence boom, driving data center demand for cooling equipment, has been one contributor.—
Andrew Edgecliffe-Johnson,
semafor.com,
3 Oct. 2025
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Create a ritual Creating calming rituals around mealtimes can also help bring more awareness—and in turn, lower cortisol.—
Violeta Valdés,
Vogue,
1 Oct. 2025
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Another bedroom, by Eve Robinson Associates, is meant to be a calming respite away from the hustle and bustle of New York.—
Tori Latham,
Robb Report,
30 Sep. 2025
Verb
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Booing begins, and then shushing, and then booing again.—
Matthew Shen Goodman,
Harpers Magazine,
19 Sep. 2025
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Twin Cities,
26 Sep. 2025
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Jonny Greenwood’s score moves between soaring strings and dissonant piano keys, alternately soothing and anxious; a few pieces composed by Jon Brion add an ambient layer of wistfulness.—
Katie Walsh,
Boston Herald,
25 Sep. 2025
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Composer Christopher Larkin’s score equally haunting and soothing depending on the locale, often lulling the player into a meditative state just in time for an unexpected (or frankly, expected) threat to break the peace.—
Christopher Cruz,
Rolling Stone,
19 Sep. 2025
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Task, like its characters, disarms viewers by lulling them into a sense of comfort with its unassuming dressings.—
EW.com,
EW.com,
26 Aug. 2025
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According to the mission report, such cases amount to collective punishment — silencing not just individuals, but entire families.—
Antonio María Delgado,
Miami Herald,
23 Sep. 2025
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The legislature is now a poster child for silencing dissent.—
Amy Stephens,
Denver Post,
22 Sep. 2025
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For Ares, Nine Inch Nails will be composing the soundtrack, bringing their iconic industrial rock sound to the Grid.—
Keith Langston,
PEOPLE,
27 Sep. 2025
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The difference is that composing while in motion may be a particularly useful way to address a crisis in creativity.—
Karen Palmer
September 19,
Literary Hub,
19 Sep. 2025
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“Quieting.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/quieting. Accessed 5 Oct. 2025.
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